Food

This is a passionfruit, really

A SEEDY passionfruit vine has produced not one but two phallic shaped fruits

20 coolest dishes you must try

FORGET burgers, food trucks and kale shakes. Sydney’s food scene has kicked in to a new gear thanks to a host of newcomers along with some old favourites which are stepping up their game.

KFC denies Aussies the ‘chizza’

THE KFC ‘chizza’ — aka a pizza made of chicken — is not coming to Australia ... and fast food fans are losing their minds over it.

Aussie kids’ new favourite food

FORGET fairy bread and chicken nuggets, Aussie kids are favouring a new type of dining — because of what their parents think.

Art and food collide at Asian celebration

BANISH all thoughts of fried rice and XO sauce at Asia TOPA, an “unpredictable’’ festival celebrating our Asian cultural connections.

Find out which diet type you are

DO you worry about what you eat after you’ve eaten it? Does your eating change when you’re with friends? Your diet personality could have a big impact on your weight. Take the test here

First Aussie review of UK Bunnings’ snags

WATCH: AFTER Bunnings opened its first store in the UK, this Aussie went to see if its most iconic product — the Bunnings sausage — was up to scratch.

Know what the Maccas logo really means?

THE McDonald’s logo is instantly familiar. But you’ll never guess the secret, sexual meaning behind the iconic golden arches.

Top chefs sign up for Taste Of Sydney

AFTER a series of disastrous food events that ran out of eats, the Taste Of Sydney organisers have announced a chef line-up they hope will restore Sydney’s reputation as the country’s culinary capital.

Where to chow down in Chinatown

CHINESE New Year is upon us, so what better excuse than to head for a feast in the centre of Sydney, with noodles, dumplings and so much more.

‘You don’t need to curb the carbs’

“CARBS are good.” It’s not something you expect to hear from a professional model but, when it comes to food, Jessica Gomes likes to “keep it real”.

Making tomatoes great again

BITE into a supermarket tomato and you’ll probably notice something missing: taste. Now scientists think they can make tomatoes taste great again.

This is the ultimate Australian burger

MELBOURNE’S king of burgers has created the ultimate Aussie Burger to celebrate our national day, and it’s easy to make at home. Here’s how.

10 things to eat in Brookvale

BROOKVALE is transforming, from a ragtag jumble of light industry to a vibrant mix of small businesses and new apartments, and the food available reflects the change, including pale ale infused pizzas.

Dominos garlic bread drought is over

AFTER a widespread panic following a recall of garlic bread from Dominos Pizza outlets, the popular menu item is back, but it has been no easy task.

Eating spicy food may lead to longer life

RESEARCHERS have found that the consumption of hot chilli peppers is associated with a 13 per cent reduction in total mortality.

10 things to eat in Chatswood

THIS north shore suburb has a colourful past and has been home to many notable citizens, so little wonder there is still much to discover on the food front.

This is Australia’s most popular takeaway

ITALIAN food is one of Australia’s favourite cuisines to dial for and get delivered. But one pizzeria has taken a national title for being most popular.

Sydney Eat Street: 10 things to eat in Liverpool

THE MULTICULTURAL hub of Liverpool is, naturally, a world of exotic fare: Italian and Asian and everything in between, with a special topping of Lebanese-bred delights.

$485 for a shot of whiskey

IT’S the fine liquor mere mortals can only dream about. A world-famous American sour smash is on sale in Sydney at an eye-watering price.

KitKat’s amazing secret ingredient

HAVE you ever wondered what the tasty filling between the wafers in a KitKat is? The astonishing ingredient will surprise you.

Woman asks chef for ‘black people food’

A US dude ranch owner is being sued over her demands for an African-American chef to only serve “black people food” to her guests.

Sandwich shop worker’s nude customer shock

A SANDWICH shop worker in southeast Queensland got a rude awakening on New Year’s Day when a naked man walked in. WARNING: Nudity

Coles recalls home brand beetroot dip

COLES Supermarkets has issued a recall for its home-brand beetroot dip due to the presence of an allergen not been specified on the package.

Hot cross buns on shelves already

PEOPLE are slamming Woolworths for stocking hot cross buns and Target for selling Easter eggs just days after Christmas.

One dead from mystery food poisoning

ONE person has died and six others have fallen ill as Victorian health authorities warn of a rise in listeria food poisoning cases.

Restaurant refuses hearing dog

A BRISBANE restaurant has been called out for refusing entry to a deaf man who had his hearing assistance dog in tow.

Man steals $30K worth of seafood

AROUND $30,000 worth of seafood has been stolen from a Queensland restaurant, just over a week before Christmas.

Catching the ultimate gingerbread man

OUR taste testers go on the trail of the spicy Christmas treats and discover the winner.

Google’s most-searched dishes of 2016

THE tech giant has released a list of its most-searched dishes, diets and booze of the year, and — as expected — it contained a few surprises.

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Scrotal recall This is a passionfruit, really

A SEEDY passionfruit vine has produced not one but two phallic shaped fruits

Foodies 20 coolest dishes you must try

FORGET burgers, food trucks and kale shakes. Sydney’s food scene has kicked in to a new gear thanks to a host of newcomers along with some old favourites which are stepping up their game.

Not available KFC denies Aussies the ‘chizza’

THE KFC ‘chizza’ — aka a pizza made of chicken — is not coming to Australia ... and fast food fans are losing their minds over it.

Parenting Aussie kids’ new favourite food

FORGET fairy bread and chicken nuggets, Aussie kids are favouring a new type of dining — because of what their parents think.

Cultural festival Art and food collide at Asian celebration

BANISH all thoughts of fried rice and XO sauce at Asia TOPA, an “unpredictable’’ festival celebrating our Asian cultural connections.

Take the test Find out which diet type you are

DO you worry about what you eat after you’ve eaten it? Does your eating change when you’re with friends? Your diet personality could have a big impact on your weight. Take the test here

Iconic sausage First Aussie review of UK Bunnings’ snags

WATCH: AFTER Bunnings opened its first store in the UK, this Aussie went to see if its most iconic product — the Bunnings sausage — was up to scratch.

Fast-food fables Know what the Maccas logo really means?

THE McDonald’s logo is instantly familiar. But you’ll never guess the secret, sexual meaning behind the iconic golden arches.

Mouth watering Top chefs sign up for Taste Of Sydney

Sydney Eat Street Where to chow down in Chinatown

CHINESE New Year is upon us, so what better excuse than to head for a feast in the centre of Sydney, with noodles, dumplings and so much more.

SundayFit ‘You don’t need to curb the carbs’

“CARBS are good.” It’s not something you expect to hear from a professional model but, when it comes to food, Jessica Gomes likes to “keep it real”.

Gene study Making tomatoes great again

BITE into a supermarket tomato and you’ll probably notice something missing: taste. Now scientists think they can make tomatoes taste great again.

Food festival This is the ultimate Australian burger

MELBOURNE’S king of burgers has created the ultimate Aussie Burger to celebrate our national day, and it’s easy to make at home. Here’s how.

Eat Street 10 things to eat in Brookvale

Hot order Dominos garlic bread drought is over

AFTER a widespread panic following a recall of garlic bread from Dominos Pizza outlets, the popular menu item is back, but it has been no easy task.